Russell Purcell

Russell Purcell is an award-winning automotive journalist and photographer based in Vancouver, B.C. His passion for automobiles was sparked at the tender age of six, when a family friend gave the wide-eyed first grader a ride to school in a track prepared Porsche 911 RSR. He continues to fan the flames by building an impressive library of automotive related books as well as a vast collection of interesting automobilia and motoring artefacts. Russell is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, and is active on Twitter as RoadTestRuss.
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First Drive: 2016 Range Rover Diesel Review

We go off-road in Sedona, Arizona to review the 2016 Range Rover Td6 Diesel, offering 32-percent better fuel efficiency over the supercharged V6 gasoline engine.

Chat with Ricky Forbes: Chasing Tornados in His Custom Ford F-150

Culture
We chat with Ricky Forbes of the Tornado Hunters who chases twisters behind the wheel of a storm-proof 2015 Ford F-150 custom pickup.

2016 Jaguar F-Type R Convertible Review

The 2016 Jaguar F-type R Convertible is a near perfect recipe for a four-season sports car. Our full review: interior, power, handling, and more.

First Drive: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Review

Ford steps up its game with the new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Our full review of the mid-size SUV's interior, power, design, and more.

From Gamer to Racer: The Journey of Nissan’s GT Academy Winners

Culture Features
We learn more about the incredible journey from gaming console to racetrack in our Nissan GT Academy story - how virtual racing dreams become real-life victories.

Million-Dollar Machines and More: Highlights from Vancouver’s Supercar Weekend

Culture
The Luxury and Supercar Weekend at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden is a two-day party featuring high-end cars and exclusive products.

Review: Michelin Defender LTX M/S Tires

Tire Reviews
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S all-season touring tires promise great tread life, all-season performance, and a smooth ride. So, do they?

Autoglym Hi-Tech Car Cover Review

Writer Russell Purcell reviews the Autoglym Hi-Tech Car Cover, conducting a year-long experiment putting the Autoglym car cover to the test.

2015 McLaren 650s Spider Review

The 2015 McLaren 650s Spider is one sophisticated supercar (in case you didn't know). 0-60 in under 3-seconds & 641-hp. Our full review.

Review: The ChargeIt! Jump Portable Power Pack

Gear Reviews
We review the small ChargeIt! Jump that makes jump starting a car a little easier, and a lot more portable. But how well does it really work?
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